Electrical Controls Specialist

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid PTO and 11 paid holidays

401K match

FREE entry to ALL parks and water parks

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is looking for an Electrical Controls Specialist at our Santa Clara location. This full-time role involves the maintenance and repair of ride control systems, ensuring their safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates have an Associate degree and experience in electrical controls.

The position requires knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and a commitment to safety standards, with benefits including paid time off and various medical coverage options.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of electrical controls experience, including at least 2 years on similar systems.
• Substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge to tasks.
• Ability to work under limited direction with general objectives.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair ride control systems to ensure safety.
• Evaluate rides for proper function and address electronic malfunctions.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance of ride control systems.

Skills

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Electrical control systems knowledge

Motor and motion control methods

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic repair and maintenance

Tools

PLC software

Testing equipment for PLC programming

Job description

Overview

Salary details based on experience: $58/hr. - $62/hr.

Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round

Position Level: Mid to Senior - Level

Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

The Electrical Controls Specialist inspects, maintains, repairs, modifies, and upgrades ride control systems to always ensure safe and efficient operations. Responsibilities and requirements may vary by location.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid PTO which increases with seniority (6 sick days, 11 paid holidays)
• Multiple medical coverage options to fit your needs, along with dental and vision coverage
• 401K match
• Maintenance-specific scholarships available
• FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!

Perks

• Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration
• Complimentary tickets for friends and family
• Discounts on food and park merchandise
• Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings, and more!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a solid knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and both AC & DC, high and low voltage motor control circuits.
• Inspects and evaluates rides for proper function. Detects and investigates any electronic/electrical malfunctions or irregularities and responds to daily trouble calls.
• Orders parts as needed for maintaining ride control systems.
• Ensures rides are maintained according to the manufacturer, Six Flags and state guidelines to ensure the safety of ride control operators and guests.
• Makes suggestions on improving or retrofitting existing ride control systems when variables such as obsolescence indicate the need for doing so.
• Coordinates activities with other departments and crews as necessary.
• Maintains working copy of existing control system software and keeps up-to-date with newer versions.
• Maintains integrity of ride control programs and annually checks for discrepancies of each ride system.
• Coordinates and performs annual preventative maintenance of ride control systems.
• Maintains documentation of ride control systems. Prepares and/or processes numerous maintenance records, shift reports, purchase orders, modification forms, estimates, contract agreements, schedules, etc.
• Assists in other areas where control expertise is required such as energy management lighting systems.
• Attends workshops, trainings, meetings, etc. to maintain skills and stay abreast of industry trends, products, and resources.
• Receives and reviews various records and reports, including maintenance requests, maintenance reports, schematics, ride modification forms, purchase orders, equipment manuals, shift reports, safety sheets, down time reports, contractor quotes, etc.
• Refers to policy and procedure manuals, maintenance manuals, technical manuals and diagrams, blueprints, computer manuals, ride manuals, catalogs, reference manuals, etc.
• Operates a variety of equipment and machinery, which may include a vehicle, snorkel lift, forklift, computer, two-way radio, etc.
• Interacts with and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, other Park managers and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, inspectors, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (2 year college) in Electrical/Electronic repair and maintenance.
• Requires 4-6 years of electrical controls experience, including at least 2 years working on similar electrical and electronic controls.
• Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Works on diversified assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in analysis of facts surrounding individual transactions/problems and in determination of actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practice.
• Works under direction where definite objectives are established. Normally receives little instruction on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Performs complex projects within the park related to electrical/electronic ride control.
• Must have a solid knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, processors, components, and communication networks used in real-time industrial applications. Excellent skills in motor and motion control methods and components and in designing and implementing closed-loop motion control.
• Good skills with using the tools and equipment required. Ability to demonstrate the use PLC software and test equipment for PLC programming and configuration.
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.